Arts and Crafts

Thursday at One

Address: Stockport Mind, 65 Union Street, Stockport, SK1 3NPPhone: 0161 480 7393Website: http://www.stockportmind.org.ukContact Name: Kate OgdenOffice Hours: Enquiries Monday – Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm and Fridays 9.30am – 4.00pm. The group runs Thursday 1.00pm – 3.00pmReferral: YesComment: Referral: People can self refer. Please phone first before attending. A relaxed arts and craft afternoon held at Stockport Baptist Church using a variety of painting techniques eg watercolours and encaustic art (painting with iron and hot wax) as well as knitting and sewing eg cross stitch, embroidery and tapestry. Cost- £1.50 to cover materials and drinks / biscuits. You don’t need to know how to do any of these activities before you come. This is a joint project between Stockport Mind and Stockport Baptist Church .

Arts Recovery in the Community (ARC)

Address: Unit 33m, Vauxhall Industrial Estate, Greg Street, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7BR Phone: 0161 480 7731E-mail: info@arc-centre.orgWebsite: http://arc-centre.orgReferral: YesComment: Referral: Yes, referral from mental health services preferred – voluntary or statutory; self-referral accepted provided eligibility is established. For people over 18 years old who have or are recovering from mental health problems. A mental health community arts project with a wide range of activities to suit all levels of interest including crafts, painting techniques, mural, and creative writing, music and more. Regular exhibitions and performances. Phone for timetable as activities change over time. No time limit on membership. Members encouraged to take a proactive role in the development of the project.